some just say the trailer weight but the 10 percent would be assumed in that instance. always get 10 or 12 k wd hitch, reese or curt. not a place to skimp, unless you want your want your camper that costs a fortune getting there before you in unknown condition.
looks good to me, i overdo it most times too but i think i would run some kind of angled brace to the back rack
looks good to me, i overdo it most times too but i think i would run some kind of angled brace to the back rack
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people think its rocket science, its really a learned skill like anything else, driving whatever. patients and practice. i built a million things over the years, anything for my firebird is why i started, you cant just go buy th400 trans mounts or older sbc engine mounts and exhaust. well you can but it will be half as good and twice what i paid for the mig 220. didnt start with that though, wood trailers that dont matter if it breaks, wood splitter, than i built those. built bigger trailers for my car and tractor, they are all holding good decades later. its all about keeping things clean and patients to do it right
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I was referring to this setup. Looks like the receiver gets extended while supporting the ramps/rear tires. Curious how this affects factory hitch ratings. I am aware of the 10% tongue weight...I do not run a wd hitch either.
Well it works. Got it bolted to the head bar and pinned to my little riser tube, a few straps holding it down to the factory tie points inside the bed just in case.
Ramps are totally solid with the 700 on top, no flexing at all. Started to rain again after I loaded and tied it down but had enough time for a test drive. Feels pretty stable, way better than my 1971 Amerigo slide in camper years ago. THAT was top heavy. Tailgate even goes on and closes. Finishing touches and we should be good to go.
Ramps are totally solid with the 700 on top, no flexing at all. Started to rain again after I loaded and tied it down but had enough time for a test drive. Feels pretty stable, way better than my 1971 Amerigo slide in camper years ago. THAT was top heavy. Tailgate even goes on and closes. Finishing touches and we should be good to go.
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I think so and I meant to mention it to you when you were here but forgot. I paid like $500 for it and would sell it for $250. Had one guy interested but would've had to ship it which was another $100.
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All done now with a good tie down setup, traction added to the ramps, even some paint. Took a 25 mile test ride hitting highway on a windy day, local bumpy roads etc. Feels even better with the trailer on somehow. I think it puts enough weight on to keep the truck riding on the helper springs. Without the trailer on it is close to them but not quite. Got the ramps setup so I can load it easily by myself, and after loaded the ramps and a small ladder fit under the rig with the tailgate up.
Only thing I may change is wider strap up front. But the ratchet handle is a little tight as is in its current location, bigger one would not be easy to open up in the wheel well. They are good for 1400lbs I believe, just look a little small. Otherwise ready to go!
Only thing I may change is wider strap up front. But the ratchet handle is a little tight as is in its current location, bigger one would not be easy to open up in the wheel well. They are good for 1400lbs I believe, just look a little small. Otherwise ready to go!
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I have to say with tongue in cheek, that's quite a contraption, looks good for local rides, don't think I would want to take off across country with it, with a roof. Have fun and be safe!
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I had an 04 VW Jetta TDI in college. I got it from a guy that messed up the timing belt change. I rebuilt the top end, a little bigger injectors, and the turbo went bad so I replaced that and deleted the egr then put better exhaust. That car would go 80mph up any hill and never had to shift. All while getting 40mpg+. I loved that car. I ran it to 320k and still got good money out of it.
Sorry for the side discussion, back to business now.
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Well yep. Back to business....
Only fault I had was the hood blew off. Pretty sure it was latched down right. Had very strong head winds for over 200 miles on the trip up, steady 20-30 with gusts up around 40 mph. Broke an opener on one of the camper vents as well. Fuel mileage sucked, about 10 mpg (usually pull 12-15) but the winds were killer. Drove around a bunch through the mountains and had no problems. Actually could not feel much in the truck without the trailer . Overall a success.
Only fault I had was the hood blew off. Pretty sure it was latched down right. Had very strong head winds for over 200 miles on the trip up, steady 20-30 with gusts up around 40 mph. Broke an opener on one of the camper vents as well. Fuel mileage sucked, about 10 mpg (usually pull 12-15) but the winds were killer. Drove around a bunch through the mountains and had no problems. Actually could not feel much in the truck without the trailer . Overall a success.
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